Show ContentsSitz Surname History

Early Origins of the Sitz family

The surname Sitz was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Sitz family

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Sitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Seitz, Sitz, Seetz, Seiz, Seis, Seytz, Seys and others.

Early Notables of the Sitz family

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Sitz Ranking

In the United States, the name Sitz is the 17,554th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Sitz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sitz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Georg Sitz, who settled in Pennsylvania sometime between 1775 and 1781
Sitz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Michel Sitz, who settled in America in 1841


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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